Moms often reach December feeling overwhelmed, rushed, and guilty. The truth is that most of the stress comes from doing things you never wanted to do in the first place. This episode walks you through a simple and honest look at the things you want for Christmas this year and the things you do not want to repeat.

You will hear how to be more present with your kids, how to limit screen time, how to set a spending plan you can stick to, and how to keep your home peaceful without running yourself into the ground. You will also learn how to make room for generosity, spiritual grounding, and real connection instead of mindless busyness.

This episode helps you:

• Protect your time and energy during the holidays
• Create clear yes and no choices ahead of the season
• Build meaningful memories with your kids without burning out
• Limit overspending with a plan you make now
• Add simple traditions that actually matter to your family
• Involve your kids in giving and holiday prep
• Enjoy your own home instead of rushing through it

If you want a Christmas that feels peaceful, intentional, and connected, this episode will help you decide what stays and what goes.

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• It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf
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If bedtime at your house feels like a circus of stalling, bargaining, and meltdowns, this episode will help you see why. It’s not about “easy kids” or “hard kids”—it’s about mindset.

In this episode, we’ll unpack the real difference between moms whose kids go to bed peacefully and those who struggle night after night—and how one simple shift in how you think about bedtime can change everything.

You’ll learn:

• Why bedtime chaos isn’t about your kids’ personalities
• The hidden habits that make bedtime feel harder
• What calm, confident moms do differently
• The mindset shift that makes follow-through easier
• How to start leading bedtime instead of surviving it

If bedtime feels out of control, this episode will help you take your peace—and your evenings—back.

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• Mother U https://mother-u.com
• Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com
• It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru
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Most moms head into the holidays already carrying a full mental load and Christmas just adds fifty more tabs to your brain. You’re managing gifts, meals, school events, travel, and emotions while trying to make it all meaningful. It’s no wonder you’re exhausted before it even starts.

In this episode, we’re naming the invisible mental load of the holidays and talking about how to lighten it without dropping the joy or meaning of the season.

You’ll learn:

• What the invisible mental load looks like for moms in December
• Why you feel like you’re doing everything (and no one sees it)
• How to share the load without nagging or guilt
• Practical ways to simplify, delegate, and pre-decide what matters
• A faith-based reminder that peace doesn’t come from doing more

If you’re already feeling the weight of the season, this episode will help you name it, share it, and finally breathe again.

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• Mother U https://mother-u.com
• Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com
• It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/

If every December feels like too much (too many gifts, too many plans, too many expectations) this episode will help you get ahead of it. December should be a peaceful time for your entire family.

You’ll learn:

• Why deciding once eliminates guilt and decision fatigue
• How to set spending and schedule boundaries that stick
• What to pre-decide about gifts for your kids, events, and family expectations
• How to keep peace when others push past your limits
• Why a pre-decided season leads to more joy, not less

By the end, you’ll have a simple plan to protect your peace before the holiday rush begins.

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• Mother U https://mother-u.com
• Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com
• It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/

Whether your child can but won’t, can’t yet, or really can’t, the result is the same—they aren’t doing what’s expected. The solution isn’t to lower the bar or double down on consequences—it’s to raise both support and expectation together.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the High Support + High Expectation approach to:

• Respond wisely when kids “can but don’t”
• Give help without enabling or rescuing
• Keep standards high without harshness
• Build confidence, competence, and consistency

This is the balance every parent needs—firm, kind, and effective.

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• Mother U https://mother-u.com
• Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com
• It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/

Do you ever feel exhausted from deciding the same things over and over again—bedtime, screens, snacks, chores? That constant re-deciding drains your energy, weakens boundaries, and leaves you frustrated by 3 p.m.

In this episode, we’ll unpack the power of pre-deciding—how making clear choices ahead of time helps you follow through with calm confidence.

You’ll learn:

• Why pre-deciding saves your energy and sanity
• What it means if you can’t stick to what you’ve decided
• How guilt and people-pleasing make consistency harder
• Simple steps to start pre-deciding today
• How to identify where your lack of pre-determination causes chaos

By the end, you’ll see how deciding once—on purpose—can bring peace to your home and confidence to your motherhood.

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• Mother U https://mother-u.com
• Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com
• It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/

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You have routines, systems, and boundaries that work—until your husband steps in and does things differently. Maybe he’s more lenient, skips the routine, or just doesn’t follow through. You want to be a team, but instead it feels like you’re working against each other.

In this episode, we’ll talk about how to handle parenting differences with your husband (whether he’s well-meaning but inconsistent or completely checked out) so you can protect peace in your home without constant tension.

You’ll learn:

• How to recognize when it’s a true difference in values vs. just a different approach
• What to do when your husband doesn’t follow routines or discipline the same way
• How to communicate without criticizing or “mom-ing” your husband
• How to lead with calm strength instead of control
• When to let go, when to speak up, and how to stay grounded in your role

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• Mother U https://mother-u.com
• Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com
• It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/

When kids face friendship drama, moms often feel helpless—or tempted to fix it for them. But teaching kids to handle hard friendships on their own builds resilience and confidence they’ll carry for life.

In this episode, I share a simple 3-step system I used with my daughter when she was struggling with friends. By helping her name her strengths, recognize unhealthy behaviors, and anchor herself in truth, she had a breakthrough in self-esteem—and hasn’t had friend issues since.

You’ll learn:

• Why rescuing kids from friend drama doesn’t work long-term
• A simple exercise to help kids see their own worth clearly
• How to help your child identify unhealthy patterns in friendships
• The power of writing down truths and guarding their heart with wisdom
• How this process builds lasting confidence and healthier relationships

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• Mother U https://mother-u.com
• Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com
• It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/